New Recruitment: Ad-hoc Ministerial Staff at District Court, Khurda
District Court Khurda Recruitment 2026: The District Court, Khurda at Bhubaneswar has released a new recruitment notice (No. 01 dated 05.02.2026) for the appointment of Ministerial Staff and Group-D employees on an ad-hoc basis. This recruitment is specifically for retired staff under the “Odisha Fast Track Special Courts Scheme, 2020”.
Vacancy Details for District Court Khurda Recruitment
The recruitment is for a total of seven posts across various categories:
| Post Name | Number of Vacancies |
| Bench Clerk Grade-I | 01 Post |
| Senior Clerk | 02 Posts |
| Junior Clerk | 02 Posts |
| Senior Typist | 01 Post |
| Peon (Group-D) | 01 Post |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Status: Must be a retired Ministerial Staff or Group-D employee who retired via superannuation or voluntary retirement.
- Service Record: Candidates must have a clean service record. Those dismissed, removed, or who took voluntary retirement after a departmental enquiry was initiated are not eligible.
- Age Limit: Applicants must not be above 70 years of age as of 31.01.2026.
- Fitness: Appointment is subject to fitness and suitability.
Important Terms of Appointment for District Court Khurda Recruitment
- Duration: The appointment is purely ad-hoc and contractual, initially for one year.
- Extensions: The term may be extended until the staff reaches age 70 or until the scheme ends, whichever comes first.
- Termination: Service can be terminated at any time without prior notice.
How to Apply for District Court Khurda Recruitment
Interested and eligible candidates must follow these steps to apply:
- Application Format: Prepare an application on plain paper using the format provided in the official notice.
- Photos: Affix a recent attested/self-signed colour passport-size photograph in the designated space.
- Required Documents:
- Documentary proof of age.
- A certificate from the Head of the Office where the candidate was last appointed, verifying a clean service record.
- Submission: Applications must be submitted in person at the office of the District Judge, Khurda at Bhubaneswar during office hours.
Deadline for District Court Khurda Recruitment: The last date to receive applications is February 25, 2026, until 5:00 PM